Arthur J. Reliford, Jr.

Biography

Arthur J. Reliford, Jr. is a senior partner at Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP. As a general litigator, Art has successfully represented as lead and co-counsel a variety of professionals, businesses, major corporations and municipalities in state and federal courts across the country. He concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, professional negligence, and complex civil litigation. He has tried as lead and co-trial counsel a variety of jury trials, bench trials and arbitrations to verdict, and handled mediations. Art is actively involved in the management of the firm as chair of the firm’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and as a member of the firm’s Associates Committee.

Practices

Commercial Litigation and Business Disputes
General Trial Practice
Professional Liability
Lawyers Liability

Memberships & Affiliations

  • Black Men Lawyers' Association
  • American Bar Association
  • Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
  • LINK Unlimited
  • Saint Ignatius College Prep Tolton Society
  • DePaul University Alumni Board

Awards

  • Illinois Super Lawyers' Rising Stars Edition, commercial litigation

News

February 27, 2024
Reliford to Speak at Christ the King Jesuit College Prep's Annual Career Day
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Partner Arthur J. Reliford will participate in Christ the King Jesuit College Prep's Annual Career Day on March 1.

February 06, 2024
Reliford, Horan & Sullivan Obtain Not Guilty Verdict in High-Stakes Paramedic Malpractice Case
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP attorneys Arthur J. Reliford, Jr., Kevin P. Horan and Susan E. Sullivan obtained a defense verdict after a two week trial on behalf of their clients, The City of Chicago and two city paramedics, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois.

Chicago, Lisle, Libertyville, Madison County, January 11, 2021
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers, Emerging Lawyers for 2021
Those designated Leading Lawyers were recommended by their peers to be among the top lawyers in Illinois.

Chicago, Lisle, Libertyville, Madison County, February 3, 2020
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers, Emerging Lawyers for 2020
Those designated Leading Lawyers were recommended by their peers to be among the top lawyers in Illinois.

Chicago, January 16, 2019
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys Named Leading Lawyers, Emerging Lawyers for 2019
Those designated Leading Lawyers were recommend by their peers to be among the top lawyers in Illinois.

Chicago, July 31, 2017
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Sponsors Chicago Middle School Summer Debate Tournament
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP partnered with the Chicago Debate League in an effort to help increase the pipeline for the development of minority lawyers

Chicago, January 13, 2014
Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 39 Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces that 39 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2014 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

Chicago, October 17, 2013
Reliford Named to Chicago International Charter School Board of Directors
Reliford aims to bring an additional perspective and commitment to academics to the CICS Board of Directors.

Chicago, January 3, 2013
Illinois Super Lawyers Recognizes 39 Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Attorneys
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP announces that 39 of its attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2013 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

Chicago, January 23, 2012
Swanson, Martin & Bell, LLP Names New Partners
The firm's new partners focus on a variety of practice areas.

  • Bar Admissions
  • Court Admissions
  • Education
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